Eremogone congesta
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Eremogone congesta is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae known by the common name ballhead sandwort. It is native to western North America from central Canada to the American southwest.
Description
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The inflorescence is an open or rounded cyme of five-petalled white flowers. The fruit is a toothed capsule containing several reddish seeds.
Uses
The plant was used for a variety of medicinal purposes by Native American groups, including the Shoshone.
References
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External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- USDA Plants Profile
- Photo Profile
- Ethnobotany
- Photo gallery
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